Study hails use of online reverse auctions (1/3/11) -- GovExec.com

Many thanks to Robert Brodsky of Government Executive, who has authored a very nice article on the release of our research report on the use of reverse auctioning at Customs and Border Protection. Read his piece below:

Study hails use of online reverse auctions (1/3/11) -- GovExec.com

David Wyld, Professor of Management at Southeastern Louisiana University and Director of the Reverse Auction Research Center (http://www.reverseauctionresearch.com/)

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Tom Peters: On Strategy - Discussing the Advice of Kenny Rogers and "The Gambler"

OK, those of us who have enough rings around our trunks remember this Kenny Rogers' song (and thank me later for putting this in your head and you won't be able to get it out of there all day long):





Well, management guru Tom Peters takes a twist on that famous expression ("You gotta know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em..." and modifies it for all of us, saying why it is important today to show your persistence and hang in there to become a real success! Watch below and comment here on the blog:





David Wyld, Professor of Management
Southeastern Louisiana University

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Tom Peters: On Strategy - Kindness is Free

A great reminder from management guru Tom Peters as to why it is so important to remember to strive for customer satisfaction. Watch below and comment here on the blog:



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Southeastern Louisiana University

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Our attitude in life has a lot to do with the outcome. We are going to pass through this dimension called life, but one time. That means you have on chance to fulfill your mission the way you would like. Take a look at this link, and see how one small, poor and underfed boy did it his way.

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Here's the link to the original article:

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What to Expect in 2011 | The Big Picture

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Goldman Invests in Facebook at $50 Billion Valuation - NYTimes.com

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Wow! Facebook estimated to be worth $50 billion in the market, according to Goldman Sachs. Read the complete article below:

Goldman Invests in Facebook at $50 Billion Valuation - NYTimes.com

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